While making this peasant chicken soup, I thought about the not-so-obvious advantages of having grown up poor. One of the lessons that I carry on in life is the ability …
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I made this version of Kenyan pilau using goat meat during an Instagram takeover at the Black Foodie page. I aimed to showcase Kenyan cuisine and inspire others to try …
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Chapati! Chapati! How many times did I call you? Making chapati is a rite of passage for most women in Kenya. In fact, chapati has been a favourite meal since …
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Today we are cooking sukuma wiki with beef. Please note, you can use this recipe without the meat if you are looking for a meat-free option. Before we proceed, allow …
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Kenyan chai is more than a beverage, it is the epitome of comfort and reception. Chai brings people together, it is served all over in Kenya.
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Two things that spring to mind on October 20th; my mum’s birthday and the Mau Mau uprising. October 20th is not the exact day of my mother’s birth, but she …
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Githeri is a plant-based meal of corn and beans (often kidney beans) boiled together. A staple food in Kenya, this meal has fed millions of Kenyans through the decades, since …
I am 13 years old when my mother brings home some tilapia fish fillet and askes me to prepare some fish stew for supper. Before this, I have never tasted …
